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This is a very fun book I have read it in paper and audio but curious whey the change in narrator? Simon is amazing yes, but Ralph Listers narration was really good too.
Hi Miss Susie, thank you for your kind words about my story! I also thought Ralph did a really good job. But over the last year I wrote a screenplay based on the book (because several reviewers, I think including you, said it would be a great movie). In the process of writing the screenplay I came up with a lot of ideas for improving the book, so I decided to do a re-write and hence needed a new narrator. I asked Simon if he would do it because he always does such a terrific job and also he is one of the most well known narrators.
Dennis wrote: "Hi Miss Susie, thank you for your kind words about my story! I also thought Ralph did a really good job. But over the last year I wrote a screenplay based on the book (because several reviewers, I ..."Yes I was one who mentioned this would make a great movie, so happy to hear there is a screenplay. So this is a bit of a different book than I read before?
The story arc is the same, but I worked on improving the writing and the dialog, and there are also several scenes that are improved. There's also one important new character who was suggested by my wife. So I think it's more fun now.If you'd like to give the new version a listen please let me know I'll be happy to send you a code.
Also, since I was rewriting it, I now have illustrations for each chapter heading in the print and Kindle versions, and a new cover, and I'm really pleased with how all that turned out.
That is great, I will PM you my info.
Interesting -I'm emailing you my info too, I love Vance's work
I'm interested! Audible US. cypermama@gmail.com
Simona wrote: "I'm interested! Audible US. cypermama@gmail.com"Thanks Simona! I'm just about to send you a gift certificate for my book from Audible.com
Dennis
Leslie wrote: "I'm interested. US. leslie@neel.com"Hi Leslie,
Thank you for your interest! I just sent you a gift certificate for my story from Audible.com
Dennis
I'm interested! US, and paigeblairbooks@gmail.comThanks!
Sounds good. Sign me up. Cgomez872@gmail.com
Peg wrote: "I'm interested! US, and paigeblairbooks@gmail.comThanks!"
Thanks Peg it's on it's way!
Dennis
Cassandra wrote: "Sounds good. Sign me up. Cgomez872@gmail.com"Hi Cassandra I just sent you a gift certificate from Audible for my book - thanks for listening!
Dennis
Hi, Dennis. I just wanted to let you know that I finished listening and posted my reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, and Audible. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for the opportunity to listen.
Leslie wrote: "Hi, Dennis. I just wanted to let you know that I finished listening and posted my reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, and Audible. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for the opportunity to listen."Hi Leslie - thank you so much for your wonderful review of Back to Christmas - and I'm glad you liked my story. Merry Christmas!
Dennis
I have a few more codes if anyone else is interested - thanks!Dennis
If you have any left, I would love one!
I didn't ever actually get mine - still interested if you still have codes!
Hi Dennis, I would be interested in a code as well!
Thanks Adrian for reaching out - I just sent a gift certificate, it will come from Audible.com. Enjoy!Dennis
Peg wrote: "I didn't ever actually get mine - still interested if you still have codes!"Hi Peg I just checked and I did send a gift certificate on November 11, Maybe it went into your spam folder?
Dennis
If it's still available, I'd enjoy listening.leezastetson at aol.com (repleace the spaces and "at" with @)
Thank you!
Hi SS - it's on it's way - enjoy!Dennis
Thank you! I've listened to about a third of the book. I'm convinced that this is the next holiday classic, right up there with "Miracle on 34th Street", Rudolph, and Frosty . I can't wait to see how this all turns out. I've been smiling from the first words, the reading of the disclaimer. Simon Vance brings the book to life in three dimensions; I really do feel as if I'm watching a movie. I appreciate you sharing your book with me. I will review as soon as I finish it, which won't take long.
SS wrote: "Thank you! I've listened to about a third of the book. I'm convinced that this is the next holiday classic, right up there with "Miracle on 34th Street", Rudolph, and Frosty . I can't wait to see h..."Thank you SS - I'm really glad to hear that you like my story! And I hope you're right about it :)
Dennis
Just finished listening to your book. Loved it even better than before. My review is up on Goodreads and Audible.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hi Jeffrey thanks for your review! I'm glad to hear you like it more than the last one, since I actually put a fair amount of time into the re-write, way more than I expected :)Dennis
PS if you are interested in having the kindle version as well, which is illustrated, I just put that on sale for 99 cents.
I just finished the book over the weekend and really enjoyed it. Thanks so much for such a fun story and Simon Vance did a great job (as always).
Oh wow, I just saw this thread! Are there any more copies available?
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Twelve-year old Amanda Krumwerth has just two days to save her dysfunctional family from going onto Santa's Permanent Naughty List. Marmel the elf, head of Santa's Department for Labeling People Naughty or Nice, would like nothing better than to see her fail; he's told Amanda there is no hope for her family, and no evidence of love in her family either. Can she prove him wrong? Find out in this delightful story about an unhappy elf, an unpleasant family, and the magic of Christmas.
Please let me know if you are interested in enjoying my story - thanks, and Merry Christmas!
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